Currently on a national tour off the back of the success of the second series of their hit sketch show . We caught up with Dustin Demri-Burns – one half of comedy duo Cardinal Burns – while […]
Books | An interview with Will Self
Having recently released his new novel, Shark, the subject of his recent event at Ilkley Literature Festival, In The Middle grabbed an interview with the controversial author to find out what he had to say […]
Into Leeds with Brotherhood Sound System
There was something quite beautiful about being in an underground Leeds club, surrounded by 200 Leeds students, listening to the sounds of a Leeds based label co-founder, on a night run by three Leeds graduates; […]
Music | In The Middle with Mississippi Records
Mississippi Records co-founder Eric Isaacson pins the prominent reissue label’s success down to one thing: there was no-one else putting out the music he loved on vinyl. Of course, actually taking off requires a good […]
“The overall picture is pretty gloomy for UK universities and it makes the next election pretty dramatic” The Gryphon interviews Phil Baty, editor of Times Higher Education
The Gryphon spoke to Times Higher Education editor, Phil Baty on spending cuts, tuition fees and why British academia is facing an uncertain future What’s going on in higher education at the moment? A big […]
Music | In The Middle with Pallbearer
It’s a mild, quiet Sunday in Hyde Park, the perfect opportunity for some Funeral Doom from the aptly named 4 piece Pallbearer to rain down from the PAs of The Brudenell. I meet with Brett […]
Film | Extended Interview with Hong Khaou, Director of Lilting
Photos: Curzon Cinemas In our extended interview, Melissa Baksh speaks with film director Hong Khaou ahead of the release of his debut feature Lilting, which explores displacement, loss and loneliness, and stars Ben Whishaw and […]
Features I Interview with Owen Jones
By Ruby Lott-Lavigna Owen Jones definitely did not have time for this interview. Having just published The Establishment, a book that looks to challenge unquestioned power, whilst also being the BBC’s token ‘lefty’ to go to […]
Music | An Interview with Benjamin Booker
Benjamin Booker’s feather-like, tip-toeing speaking voice inspires serenity in the Brudenell Social Club gig room. All is calm, the perfect ambience for an interview, when, rudely, the sound guy starts blaring music, ready for the […]
Music | Interview – Factory Floor
Factory Floor, an electronic, industrial outfit from South London, are currently playing a series of live dates around the world off the back of their self-titled debut album, released in September. LSi caught up with […]
Music | Interview – The Stranglers
1974 saw four lads from Guildford come together and form The Stranglers. Forty years later the band has toured the world, produced a colossal 17 albums and has had some major line-up changes. First and foremost […]
Interview | Ekow Quartey – Spring Awakening Star
An exciting and contemporary version of Wedekind’s Spring Awakening is bursting onto stage at the West Yorkshire Playhouse next month. Provocative and unnerving, the play depicts the confusion and intensity of teenage life today. The […]